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Staring: Different as a Parent?

March 31, 2016 by Erin Andrews 16 Comments

Staring: Different as a Parent?

I’ve dealt with people staring at me my entire life. Ever since I can remember, people would stare, surprised that I don’t have any legs and only have one arm. I’ve always just ignored it, or tried to ward off pesky starers by staring back, or saying something “clever.” Adults and children both stare. Most […]

Filed Under: Disabled Parenting Tagged With: children, disabled mom, society, staring

Learning to Adapt

March 28, 2016 by Jennifer Senda 4 Comments

Learning to Adapt

This is the first morning of school after Spring Break, and if you are a parent going through the same routine, I salute you. My son is the most wonderful experience that I will ever have, but sometimes I just want to put my power chair at full speed and drive away screaming! I am […]

Filed Under: Disabled Parenting Tagged With: adapting, disabled mom, personal care attendant, school age child, wheelchair

Chocolate Braille Bars

March 27, 2016 by Holly Bonner Leave a Comment

Chocolate Braille Bars

Easter baskets. As parents, it’s our responsibility to fill them. I put a lot of thought into what my kids might enjoy in their baskets, even though they are both only toddlers. Truth be told, they would probably be happy with anything at this age, but mommy strives for perfection. (Clearly, I have issues.) While […]

Filed Under: Disabled Parenting, Product Reviews Tagged With: blind mom, braille, holidays

The Travel System: Disability Considerations

March 25, 2016 by Erin Andrews 7 Comments

The Travel System: Disability Considerations

As you prepare to become a parent to a baby or young toddler, you will find there are complete “travel systems” which include the carseat, base, and a stroller. This is one of the endless choices you will face while baby-shopping – to get a travel system or not, and which brand of carseat and stroller […]

Filed Under: Disabled Parenting, Product Reviews Tagged With: baby, disabled mom, infant, stroller, wheelchair

Disabled Nursing: A Breastfeeding Mom’s Solutions

March 24, 2016 by Erin Andrews 1 Comment

Disabled Nursing: A Breastfeeding Mom’s Solutions

Nursing was my son’s and is my daughter’s favorite activity, hands down! Speaking of hands, the fact that I only have one presents certain challenges during breastfeeding. I totally encourage others who are able and interested to breastfeed – it sure beats fixing a bottle in the middle of the night! That said, formula feeding is a […]

Filed Under: Disabled Parenting, Product Reviews Tagged With: baby, breastfeeding, disabled mom, nursing

The “Real” Reason I’m A Helicopter Mom

March 22, 2016 by Holly Bonner 2 Comments

The “Real” Reason I’m A Helicopter Mom

Helicopter mom. If you’re a millenial parent, then surely you’ve heard term. Those of us bestowed with this less than charming title are given it because we tend to “hover” over our children in public, swooping in to rescue them at the first sign of danger. Venture over to any public playground and you will […]

Filed Under: Disabled Parenting Tagged With: adapting, blind mom, disabled mom, helicopter parenting, playground

Babywearing with a Disability Twist

March 22, 2016 by Erin Andrews 5 Comments

Babywearing with a Disability Twist

Babywearing is all the rage, at least here in Austin, Texas! Using a sling or baby carrier can be a great option for many disabled parents and may provide an alternative to a stroller, or help free up your hands to, oh, I don’t know, actually do something when you have a baby. Here’s my […]

Filed Under: Disabled Parenting, Product Reviews Tagged With: baby, babywearing, carrier, disabled mom, infant, sling, wheelchair

Reflections From Parenting With a Disability

March 22, 2016 by Heather Watkins 1 Comment

Reflections From Parenting With a Disability

On a recent visit to the doc’s office that coincided same week my daughter returned to school, I welcomed verbiage bestowed upon me that included the following: “You lost 2 lbs, you have such white teeth, you don’t look old enough to have a child in college.” *Thinks well, it don’t crack* A bit less welcomed however […]

Filed Under: Disabled Parenting Tagged With: adult child, cane, daughter, disabled mom, muscular dystrophy, reflections, teenager

When My Toddler Daughter Wasn’t Invited To A Party Because Of Me

March 22, 2016 by Kara Ayers 8 Comments

When My Toddler Daughter Wasn’t Invited To A Party Because Of Me

It had taken some courage to sign our daughter up for a toddler gymnastics class in our community. The class required parent participation and with the bouncy floor and various obstacles, we knew it wouldn’t be easy. My husband and I had seen the room, considered where and how we could move about in our […]

Filed Under: Disabled Parenting Tagged With: accessibility, children, disabled mom, friends, party, toddler

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